24th New York Asian Film Festival

July 11-27, 2025

Photo: © 2025 Jungka Studio

North American Premiere

The Stone

เดอะสโตน พระแท้ คนเก๊

While his father is nearly on his deathbed, naïve-to-a-fault Ake decides to sell pop’s sacred amulet to pay the hospital bills. At the amulet market (think NYC’s diamond district only with purportedly magical charms instead of gems) he runs afoul of various colorful figures of the industry including a shady vendor, a pretty and spunky YouTuber, and the literal daddy of the whole antique icon scene. Before you can say "romancing the stone" everyone and their uncle is on a wild scavenger hunt for what may be the most sought after amulet ever. This dynamic mélange of thriller, crime, action, coming of age, and even romcom tropes dives headfirst into its evocative local milieu for a spirited send up of Thai mores and archetypes full of jaw-dropping surprises.

Directors: Pae Arak Amornsupasiri, Vuthipong Sukhanindr
Producers: Paween Purijitpanya , Surawut Tungkarak
Cast: Jaonaay Jinjett Wattanasin, Aheye Korranid Laosubinprasoet
Languages: Thai with English subtitles
2025; 125 min.

SCHEDULE:

Friday July 18, 6:00pm
Film at Lincoln Center

Intro and Q&A with directors Pae Arak Amornsupasiri, Vuthipong Sukhanindr and producers Paween Purijitpanya, Surawut Tungkarak

Sunday July 20, 8:30pm
LOOK Cinemas W57

Encore Screening